Pre parade battle of the bands with many marching bands from Houston-Galveston area will perform and the outstanding groups will be awarded the coveted trophy. Come out and cheer for your favorite Marching Band

11.00amKrewe d’Esprit Rosaire ParadeSeawall Blvd., Galveston, TX

The Krewe’s annual festivities begins at 9am at the Public School Stadium Parking lot, 27th & Ave L., with the back by popular demand “Battle of the Bands”, to include local and Houston area bands. The Parade will present Krewe Royalty, motorcycle groups, drill teams, dancers, ROTC, boats and much more, and will kick off at 11am from Kempner Park, 27th and Ave N. From there, it proceeds to Seawall, down Seawall, right onto 31st street, down Ave N, left onto 27th and end at Jack Johnson Park – 27th and Avenue M.At Jack Johnson Park, immediately following parade, the “Yard Party” will begin! More bead throwing, more music and food and drinks for sale and plenty of FUN! Come out and join us for a day full of family-friendly outings.Info:Valmac2001@aol.com

3.00pmMardi Gras Parade Viewing PartyNon-strand -2317 Mechanic, Galveston TXIsland ETC invites you to its annual Mardi Gras Parade Watching Party, Saturday, February 6, 3pm to midnight. Dinner will be served at 6pm. Tickets are $100 person.Admission includes plenty of beer, wine, set-ups, a Cajun-style catered dinner, and a wristband that will allow you to move in and out of the protected gated area and onto the streets with the masses.Only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so purchase your tickets early.

6.00pmA&M Mardi Gras Parade Viewing PartyThe Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic St, Galveston, TXMardi Gras at The Tremont House will have a little more maroon this year, as the hotel transitions its famous Mardi Gras ball to a new event benefitting Texas A&M University at Galveston in memory of hotel owner and 1940 Texas A&M University graduate George P. In tribute to Mitchell, The George P. Mitchell Society of Texas A&M University at Galveston is now the beneficiary and host of this legendary party which had been presented by George and Cynthia Mitchell and the Mitchell family since its start in 1985. The A&M Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party will take place entirely in the Tremont Ballroom and offer dinner, open bar, live music and a premier view of the Momus Grand Night Parade as it passes in front of the hotel. Guests will have the option to watch the parade from the ballroom balcony or on the street level in a gated viewing area. The Tremont House is donating the venue, staff and food and beverages enabling all proceeds to benefit the school.

Mardi Gras! Galveston’s largest parade will feature floats, marching bands, dignitaries, bead throwing and more. Parade starts at 23rd and Seawall Boulevard, turns right on 25th Street and continues to Mechanic Street. Right on Mechanic Street to 20th Street, left on 20th to The Strand. Left on Strand and end at the Railroad Museum.

5.30pmGeorge P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award PresentationThe Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic, Galveston, TXPresented by The Tremont House and Hotel Galvez. Award ceremony will be held in front of the Tremont House at 5:30pm followed by a cocktail reception and the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade.

The George P. Mitchell Parade Honoring Douglas Matthews will begin at 7:00pm from The Tremont House with festive floats parading through the Historic Strand District on the kick off night of Mardi Gras! Galveston Friday, 29, 2016.

Join us for the 105th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston taking part in the Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5K.

ALL runners will receive: Access to all the Mardi Gras festivities in the Entertainment District - headline concerts on 2 stages, 4 parades including the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe of Gambrinus parades and more!For more information:http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/parades.asp#/?i=1

1.00pm5th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart ParadeWhy stop with a world record-breaking umbrella parade when you can have the Zaniest (DECORATED) Golf Cart Parade? This parade is another great chance for friends and family to get together and participate in this interactive display of the ZANY spirit of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Free Entertainment District entry to all participants of the parade.

Tune into this rockin’ parade as the Krewe D'iHeartMedia Parade cruises down the Strand!

Sunday, January 31, 20161.00pmSunshine Kids ParadeBring out the entire family for a day full of Sunshine. The Sunshine Kids Parade will begin at 1:00pm with festive floats. The Sunshine Kids is an organization that provides activities for children with cancer.

3.00pmShriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Parade

Family Gras continues at 3:00pm with the Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston Parade. Patients, families and friends of Shriners Hospital for Children will become a part of the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities with floats, and Shriners Clowns and Mini-Cars!

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Galveston Parade Additions:· FREE access to family parades· Parade will be held in downtown Galveston· Come see the world famous Clydesdales!

2nd Weekend (Strand)

Friday, February 5, 20167.00pmDanny Weber Memorial Fire Truck ParadeDanny Weber, Sr. was a lifelong Galvestonian who spent over 30 years in the Galveston Fire Department as he worked his way through the ranks, eventually becoming Fire Chief. After he retired, still wishing to serve the community he loved, he ran for City Council, serving three terms as the District 5 Representative. Danny was a devoted family man and a good friend to all who knew him. This parade is dedicated to Danny because of his love for his community, fire department, and Mardi Gras! Galveston.

8.00pmKrewe Babalu 11th Annual All Krewe ParadeCome watch the 11th Annual parade. This parade is packed with more beads per foot than any other. See it twice. Once from Mechanics Row and then from the Strand. Come load up on beads!!!

9.30pmKrewe of Maximilian ParadeParade details coming soon.

Saturday, February 6, 20161.00pmZ Krewe 22nd Z ProcessionalThe annual Zanie Procession is held through the Historic Strand District along Mechanic Street from 25th to 20th and back up the Strand. Hundreds of Zanies throw their "best beads" to the crowds. The parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from other clubs, and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs.

2.30pmHouston Chronicle Neauxs Krewe ParadeStrand District, Galveson, TXHot off the press! This Neauxs Krewe will be rolling down Strand at 2:30pm tossing more than newspapers. Houston Chronicle is the 6th largest newspaper in the United States and a PROUD sponsor of Mardi Gras! Galveston.

4.30pmLes Bon Temps Roule ParadeParade details coming soon.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

1.00pmKrewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade

(starts at 20th & Harborside, Galveston, TX)

The 18th annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, sponsored by the Galveston Island Humane Society, is set for Sunday, February 7, 2016 - beginning at 1pm.

Promoting the theme "For Your Paws Only,” this year's parade will relocate to the historic Strand area in downtown Galveston. The parade will stage in the giant parking lot area of 20th/21st and Harborside Drive (between Willie G's and The Harbor House Hotel.) The parade will commence on 20th Street at Harborside Drive and continue south on 20th Street to the Strand; west to 25th Street; turning south to Ship's Mechanic Row; east to 20th Street and disband at Pier 20 just past Harborside Drive. This year's parade route has been shortened to 12 blocks (from 17 blocks previously.)

Parade Marshalls and Queen of the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade is Christi Jensen, winner of the 2015 PAWS Gala Elite Pet Owner contest and her "Roscoe", winner of the coveted Pet of the Year title. Sponsored by and benefitting exclusively the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS), proceeds from the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade will be dedicated to the shelter’s on-going Spay/Neuter assistance programs, including their “Fix a Pit” and the feral cat TNR programs. Last year the parade hosted over 300 pets in this fun, family Mardi Gras event.

Advance registration is $20 per pet - if pre-registered by close of business on Wednesday, February 3rd. Day- of- parade registration is $30 per pet. Check in and on-site registration will begin at 11am at 21st and Harborside Drive (between Willie G's Restaurant and the Harbor House Hotel.

Participants must provide a current rabies certificate to verify that vaccinations are up to date for each pet. All walking pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet - No retractable leashes will be allowed. Parade attendees are asked not to throw candy as it could be harmful to pets if swallowed. Both pets and pet owners are encouraged to dress in Mardi Gras costume. The popular costume contest will be held from 11:30 – 12:30. Staging will be in this same area.

Winners of the contest will be announced and ribbons awarded prior to the start of the parade. For more information and to register, visitwww.galvestonhumane.org or call 409.740.1919.

2.00pmMardi Gras Children's Parade

Downtown Galveston, Galveston TX(starts and ends at 25th & Mechanic)

Firefighters Local 571 hosts a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston. The 2016 parade marches on with costumed kids and decorated floats.Click herefor route map.

mardi gras day- the Strand

FAT TUESDAY, February 9, 20166.30pm-8.00pmMystic Krewe of Aquarius 20th Annual Fat TuesdayEveryone's favorite parade will roll through downtown in the final hours of the 2016 Mardi Gras celebration. This all Krewe event will feature 8 marching bands and the Krewe's of Gambrinus, Momus, Babalu, ZKrewe, Thalasar,Lighthouse Krewe, and much more